Nepean, west Ottawa
Kitchen renovations in Nepean
Nepean's 1950s and 1960s bungalows often have small, closed kitchens, and typical options include opening the wall to the dining or living room. Expect the wiring, plumbing and ventilation to be brought up to date at the same time, and the estimator's older-house allowance is a cushion for that.
Typical kitchen renovation in Nepean, with HST $43,700 to $58,600 $291 to $391 per sq ft for 150 sq ft
AI imageWhat kitchens cost in Nepean
Typical project totals and the price per square foot, with HST, by type of job and finish level, priced for central Ottawa. Choose a row to open it in the estimator with Nepean prices.
| Typical size | Essential | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen renovation150 sq ft | $29,400 to $39,400$196 to $263 per sq ft | $43,700 to $58,600$291 to $391 per sq ft | $69,800 to $93,600$465 to $624 per sq ft |
Prices are estimates based on published Ottawa and Ontario price guides, checked October 2026. They are not an offer. A firm written quote follows a site visit.
Homes in Nepean
What the local housing means for kitchens.
Lynwood Village in Bells Corners, more than 1,700 homes, mostly bungalows, was built from the late 1950s to 1966. Crestview is mainly 1950s and early 1960s bungalows, Parkwood Hills was built from 1959 to 1972, Westcliffe Estates from 1969 with later phases into the 1990s, and Centrepointe from 1984, mostly townhomes with about 1,000 detached houses.
- Kitchens and bathrooms in the 1950s to 1970s neighbourhoods are often original or on their second round, so wiring and plumbing are part of the job.
- Bungalow basements often cover the whole footprint, which can suit a family room or a suite where the ceiling height and exits work.
- Owners of compact bungalows often add space with a rear addition rather than moving.
Permits and approvals
What to check in Nepean before kitchens work starts. Rules change, so we confirm what applies to your address.
Building permits
The City generally requires a building permit to finish a basement, move or remove walls, alter plumbing, add or enlarge windows and doors, and build an addition. Replacing kitchen cabinets without moving plumbing fixtures usually does not need one. Electrical work is inspected separately by the Electrical Safety Authority. Houses of this age often have plaster, older wiring or materials that need testing before they come out; the estimator's older-house allowance is a cushion for that.
A sample quote
A typical Ottawa kitchen renovation, priced task by task. Open it, then change it to suit a house in Nepean.
Good to know
How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Nepean?
A mid-range kitchen renovation of about 150 sq ft typically comes to $43,700 to $58,600 with HST, based on published Ottawa and Ontario price guides checked October 2026. With essential finishes the same job is about $29,400 to $39,400; with premium finishes, about $69,800 to $93,600. Size, the state of the house and what you add all move the number, so use the estimator for your own project. A firm quote follows a site visit.
Is my 1960s Nepean bungalow worth renovating?
Often, yes: many have a full basement and room on the lot, though condition varies from house to house. The surprises tend to be behind the walls, such as older wiring and plaster, so the estimator offers an older-house allowance and we check on the site visit.
Why does the estimator price Nepean at central Ottawa rates?
Bells Corners, Crestview, Parkwood Hills and Centrepointe are inside or surrounded by the Greenbelt, so travel and delivery cost the same as for central Ottawa.
Planning a kitchen renovation in Nepean?
Price it in the estimator with Nepean rates, then send it to us. We confirm the numbers on a site visit and follow up with a written quote.